Visiting a Zoo in the United States
The next time you and your family visit a U.S. zoo, make sure to pick up a program that lists the shows at the zoo. Some of the best Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited parks allow you to watch giraffes, elephants, wild birds, sea lions and primates at feeding time. You may even be able to have a word with a zoo keeper who regularly cares for your favorite animals. Some zoos have state-of-the-art 4-D movie technology at their facilities, while others offer comedic stage shows that will have your kids giggling and begging to see it again.
There is always something going on at the Houston Zoo! Visitors can expect a whole day of continuous activities and shows. The morning kicks off at 10 am with a “Meet the Zoo Keeper” talk at Natural Encounters, which includes elephant bathing time or, if you prefer, attend another “Meet the Zoo Keeper” talk at Komodo Dragon for the tiger animal training show. Other “Meet the Keeper” shows include sea lions (11), giant eland (11:30), various natural encounters animals (12, 1, 3:30, 4), sifaka/primates (12), aquarium (1:30), elephants (1:30), cassowary (2), red capped mangabeys/primates (2:30), sea lions (2:30) and giraffes (5). See a snake feeding at the reptile house at 10:15, bat feeding at the children’s zoo at 10:30, vulture feeding at 11:15, saddle-billed stork feeding at Bird of the World at 1:20, great hornbill feeding at 1:45, babirusa feeding in the Wortham World of Primates at 2, pelican feeding at the children’s zoo at 3, flamingo feeding or laughing kookaburra feeding in Zoo’s of the World at 3:15 and Tropical Bird House Rainforest feedings at 3:30. Lion animal training happens at 10:30, which is always a treat. Kids will enjoy: “Story Safari” at the Butterfly Stage in the children’s zoo at 10:30 and 11; “Zooper Challenge” at the Butterfly Stage at 12 and 12:30; a special animal presentation at the Butterfly Stage at 1:30; or “Zoo Adventures” at the Werler Stage at 3 and 3:30.
The Cincinnati Zoo has a few unique attractions and shows at the zoo that visitors love. For instance, how many zoos have an all-day-ride-pass that provides unlimited rides on a train, shuttle bus and carousel? Guests also flock to the state-of-the-art 4-D Special FX Theater, since Cincinnati is the first zoo to offer such an experience. According to the description, “You’ll see it. You’ll move with it. You’ll taste it and you’ll even smell it. Believe it or not, it will even touch you.” Currently, they have “Wild Earth Africa” playing, which includes footage of elephants, rhinos, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, cheetah and lions, combined with amazing special effects. Visitors can also watch “Planet Earth - From Pole to Pole” which watches great white sharks, seals, polar bears and penguins or “Extreme Log Ride 4-D,” which takes us to a dystopia in 2020 where humankind if on the brink of environmental disaster from Amazon habitat destruction. A 30 minute program by “The Backyardigans” and the “Wonderpets” during a special 4-D presentation of “Nick Jr at the Movies” is fun for both mom and dad.
No matter where you are, there will be shows at the zoo to captivate you. After a full day of walking around, your feet will be begging you for a moment’s rest. A 30-minute show is the perfect way to let your dogs rest while learning more about your favorite exotic animals and endangered species. After learning more, your kids may find an interest in biology, the life of a zoo keeper of veterinary work. It is the zoo’s hope that your family will also take the time to consider the importance of animal species conservation and habitat preservation as well.
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